National Defence launches IDEaS Program
Originally announced in June 2017 with the release of Canada’s defence policy Strong, Secure, Engaged, the new Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Program was launched on April 9, 2018 to provide a total of $1.6 billion for Canada’s defence and security innovation community over a 20 year period, including funding of $313 million over the first five […]
Vancouver Lunch & Learn at SFU Venture Labs- Government Funding for R&D, Innovation and Growth
When it comes to Government funding for start-ups, most entrepreneurs know about SR&ED and IRAP. However, there are many other Government programs available to assist Canadian businesses with expenses related to R&D, new product development, manufacturing process improvements, tapping into international markets and workforce development. Join this free info session to learn about some of […]
Fraser Valley Conference Presentation on Government Funding
On April 5th, 2018, Jaap Siekman will be conducting a presentation entitled “Government Programs to Help Fund the Labour Costs of Your R&D and Innovation Projects” as part of a break-out session at the Fraser Valley Career Connections and Conference, to be held at the Fraser Valley Trade and Exhibition Centre (Tradex). A synopsis of the […]
Connect & Learn in Burnaby- MetroTech Connect Inaugural MeetUp at i-on-CONNECT
Please join us on Thursday March 15, 2018 at 6pm in the Sanctuary Lounge at i-on-CONNECT for MetroTech’s Connect Inaugural MeetUp to learn more about business financing for tech start-ups. WHO: Attendees: Anyone interested in being part of a network of collaborative, innovative, tech start-up focused humans! Presenters: Jaap Siekman MSc, PEng, PMP Jaap is the Regional Manager for NorthBridge […]
$950M in Funding Awarded to 5 High Tech Superclusters
Five winners of Canada’s Innovation Supercluster Initiative have been announced to receive $950M over 5 years in non-repayable funding. While announcing the winners on February 15th 2018, Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains described a supercluster as “a made-in-Canada Silicon Valley that will create tens of thousands of jobs” The Canadian Government defines ‘Superclusters’ as dense areas of […]
Filling the Financial Gap Between Angel Investors and Government Agencies
Our sister company, NorthSpring Capital Partners was honored to be featured in The Record’s Technology Spotlight 2017 NorthSpring invests in passionate entrepreneurs and companies developing unique intellectual property, products and services targeting large addressable markets. The company’s financial resources and expertise accelerates the growth of innovative companies located in the Toronto – Waterloo technology corridor. Read about NorthSpring’s transition from management buyout financing to […]
Free November 21 Vancouver Seminar – Legal, tax and funding considerations for start-ups
Join specialists in Law, Accounting, Government Funding and Foreign Affairs to learn about how to grow your company. Legal, tax and funding considerations for start-ups and growing companies, doing business in Canada and internationally (or planning to do so). Whether you are a start-up, a growing company, or doing business internationally (or planning to do so), […]
Our Manufacturing Roots Run Deep
Before building a SR&ED and government funding consultation business, Sol Algranti, President and CEO of Northbridge Consultants, worked in the manufacturing industry for many years. After finishing education in a high school for skilled trades, Sol began working in a large plastics manufacturing company where he gained practical knowledge of various plastic processes including injection moulding, blow […]
Proudly Sponsoring Vancouver Startup Week 2017
NorthBridge Consultants is a proud sponsor of Vancouver Startup Week 2017, an engaging event that draws together the greater Vancouver innovation and technology community. Launching in November 2014, Vancouver Startup Week is the first event of its kind in Canada to bring many different organizations together to host their own events, and has inspired […]
The Artificial Intelligence Revolution: New Challenges & Opportunities
Due to its ability to substantially improve productivity and boost economic output, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is considered to be the next big technological revolution with the potential to increase economic growth rates by a weighted average of 1.7% and profitability rates by 38% across a variety of industries by 2035. Read our latest Newsletter to […]